•  The document is the result of a thorough process involving companies and stakeholders and facilitated by CSR Europe for Gas Distributors for Sustainability. The Charter aims to guide the seven largest Gas Distribution System Operators in Europe in the development of reliable, safe, and sustainable gas networks.

Gas Distributors for Sustainability (GD4S) released its first sustainability charter, outlining the common commitments of its members to the decarbonisation of the energy system and contribution to a carbon neutral Europe by 2050. The charter, developed in collaboration with CSR Europe, takes a holistic approach to positioning gas Distribution System Operators (DSOs) as central in facilitating Europe’s transition to a competitive, inclusive, and sustainable economy.

In the Charter's development process CSR Europe supported GD4S with key intelligence and methodologies to ensure the definition of an ambitious and actionable roadmap. Key steps included the analysis of EU policies and stakeholder expectations; validation of the commitments in direct dialogue with stakeholder; the development of a materiality poll; the definition of a concrete roadmap with best practices.

For over 25 years CSR Europe has been effectively supporting companies and organisations in their efforts to mainstream and integrate sustainability into their strategic agenda. If your sector is interested in developing and/or updating its sustainability strategy, reach out to CSR Europe. Together, we will help you define the necessary steps to reach your sustainability goals in line with the expectations of your members and stakeholders, including investors and policymakers.

For more information:

• Contact Marianne Kropf

• GD4S Sustainability Charter

• GD4S Sustainability Charter’s Executive Summary

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